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Amnesty 2017 is a part of the national campaign 'A Nation without Violations' started by Saudi monarch Salman Bin Abdul Azees to wipe out the 'illegal status' from among expatriates, allowing them to return to their motherland without paying any fine or facing any legal action.
Saudi Indian Business Network (SIBN), a body to promote bilateral trade between the two countries, held a two-day scholarly and business seminar in Jeddah to explore the field of renewable energy.
The first large scale Indian Trade Exhibition in Saudi Arabia, Indian Expo 2017, will take place in Jeddah during October 22-24 this year. The indoor and outdoor venues of the convention centre of Hotel Hilton will witness India's featured projects and products and services in the Kingdom.
Authorities in Saudi Arabia arrested Shankar Ponnam, an Indian agricultural engineer, for allegedly offending Islamic sentiments. Ponnam superimposed a picture of the Hindu god Shiva onto a picture of the Holy Kaaba to make it look like he was sitting atop it.
The success story of NRI tycoon Yusuff Ali MA’s retail and hospitality business group continues on its upward trajectory. In a major inter-continental conquest, the Abu Dhabi-based Lulu Group launched its maiden operations in the USA.
The Indian embassy in Saudi capital convened a briefing session as a part of the ongoing efforts by the Government of India and related agencies to make the upcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) event in January 2017 a success.
As Saudi government is seriously contemplating an age bar for foreign workers in private sector companies, a return to the home country seems like the only viable option for the NRIs.
As the haj season of 1437 Hijra (2016 AD) is reaching its end in less than a week's time, almost all the foreign pilgrims have left Saudi Arabia.
Saudi government, as part of the process of creating job vacancies in the country, decided last February to fully nationalize jobs in the mobile phone sector. The move has hit the Indian population living in Saudi hard. It has led many Indians to change their business lines.
The India Forum, which is working under the auspicious of Indian consulate general in Jeddah, will organize India Festival 2013 showcasing the different linguistic regions of India.
An expatriate community organization staged a unique multi-cultural musical event named “Rowdy Adda”.
A 15-member delegation comprising Saudi businessmen and executives would be visiting India from November 22-30 with the objective of establishing communication between business houses of two countries further strengthening trade and commercial relations.
The event of unveiling Gandhi statue took place on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi in an official gathering attended by the Mayor of Davie Ms Judy Paul where Eram Group was the main sponsor.
A multi-crore-rupee NRI investment project will be showcased during the upcoming 'Emerging Kerala' meet that will be held in Kochi.
Saudia flights will implement a new baggage allowance rule for the passenger from today, based on the "piece concept" replacing the current "weight concept".
A non-profitable non-political movement to help needy and poor Indians in Saudi Arabia has been formed. The Pravasi Legal Aid Cell will address the grievances of NRIs.
A meeting organized by the Indo-Saudi Medical Forum (ISMF) was held recently at in the Indian consulate premises in Jeddah to stoke better bilateral cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia in the fields of medicine and health services.
Venezuela surpassed Saudi Arabia to become the world’s largest holder of proven oil reserves. Canada ranks third with 175.2 billion barrels, according to the statistical review of World Energy 2012 statistical review.
Authorities from 40 countries across the world have invited applications from eligible candidates for the “Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) 2012-13".
Six pilgrims were reportedly killed and 40 wounded in a traffic accident 200km off Medina.
The shipbuilding arm of Dubai World has announced plans to build a series of underwater hotels in the UAE.
A Saudi fighter F15 aircraft crashed during a training mission in Tabuk, in North Western Region, an official source said on Sunday.
According to UAE news agency, WAM, the exercise named-'Islands of Loyalty'- will be held on April 29, 30.
Lulu group, a popular Indian retail chain based in Abu Dhabi will soon realize its plans of opening its 100th outlet in the UAE by the end of this year.
The 10-week long football tournament organized by the International Indian School Jeddah Alumni Association (IISJAA) ended with a high note.
A statement issued by the Pacific tsunami warning centre named the UAE, Oman and Yemen among the countries that could be hit this evening if a tsunami does result from the earthquake.
A 45-year-old Indian stranded in Saudi Arabia for about 18 years would be soon going home after authorities granted him an exit visa on humanitarian grounds.
Frequent fliers from India might soon benefit from Air India’s recent plans to increase the frequency of flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Saudi Arabia operating from the home country.
Ahmad said that India requested the Saudi Arabian authorities to make Haj mono train facility available for the Indian pilgrims through the central Indian Haj committee during the Haj. More than 1, 70,000 Indian pilgrims would be performing the Haj next year.
